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Lobbying by Brain Canada Foundation: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

Brain Canada Foundation

Meetings this Parliament
24
With MPs
15
Since Nov 2021
70
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 8, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Sep 8, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Viviane Poupon, President and Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Kate Shingler · Director, Marketing & Communications
  • Monica Berger · Directrice nationale, philanthropie/National Director of Philanthropy
  • Pamela Kanellis · Cheffe de la recherche et des programmes/Chief Research and Program Officer
  • Viviane Poupon · President and Chief Executive Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence (DND), Privy Council Office (PCO), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (3)
  • Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.
  • Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.
  • Brain Canada Foundation wishes to engage the Government on policy development issues related to medical research support, mental health, Indigenous health, and sex and gender diversity in the medical and research fields.

Registration 950121-370298-18. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Élyse Moisan · Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Varun Srivatsan · Directeur des politiques, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Varun Srivatsan · Director Of Policy, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    • Élyse Moisan · Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • François-Philippe Champagne · Ministre de l’Innovation, des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Diakaria Diallo · Advisor, House of Commons
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Laura Lester · Staff member, National Defence (DND)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Sarah Lawley · Assistant Deputy minister, Health Canada (HC)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    and 1 more
    • Jenifer McElvie · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Onurcan Gokkaya · Constituency Assistant, House of Commons
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Suki Wong · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    • Melissa Sutherland · Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Karim Bardeesy · Member of Parliament
    • Laura Lester · Staff Member, National Defence (DND)
    • Sarah Lawley · Assistant Deputy minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Clara Wilson · Staff Member, Health Canada (HC)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Maggie Chi · Member of the House of Commons
    • Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament
    • David J. McGuinty · Member of Parliament
    • Manuela Tomic · Staff Member, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    and 3 more
    • David McFarlane · Director of Policy, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Greg Orencsak · Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Sarah Lawley · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking additional funding to increase the Canada Brain Research Fund, which is currently funded by the Government of Canada, through Health Canada, and which current funding expires March 31, 2028.

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Elizabeth Toller · Director General, Health Care Strategies, Health Canada (HC)
    • David Jones · A/Director, Digital Health and Health Data Policy, Health Canada (HC)
    • Beatrix Picard · Senior Advisor to the Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Viviane Poupon · In-house (organization)

    • Andrea Smith · A/Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Van Loo James · Director of Operations, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    Brain Canada Foundation is seeking a top-up to its current funding to support the development and application of AI to accelerate research, advance our understanding of the brain, and identify solutions for brain diseases and disorders. Read more

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.